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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.99, 1,483.32 and 330.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.99, 1,483.32 and 330.87 is: 496.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.99 : 1,483.32 = 330.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.99/1,483.32 = 330.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.99x = 1,483.32 × 330.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.99x = 490,786.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,786.09/988.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.25

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